Health - First Aid Flashcards
First Aid Kit
Cotton balls, Cotton pads, Adhesive bandage, Povidone-Iodine
The immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill
First Aid
Three Objectives of First Aid
Preserve life, Prevent worsening, Promote recovery
Principles of Emergency Action & First Aid
Activate emergency medical insurance, Keep the victim under control, Attend first to the victim who must be prioritized, Protect the victim and do not further harm
Roles & Responsibilities of the First Aider
Bridge the gap between the patient and the doctor, Ensure the safety of oneself, the patient, and even the bystander, Assess the situation and the victim, Determine surrounding threats to the victim, Perform immediate care to the injured person, Document important information
Characteristics of a First Aider
Gentle, Observant, Resourceful, Respectful, Tactful